Biology and Anatomy Quiz

The smallest living units of biological organization are:

• Organs

• Organelles

• Cells

• Tissues

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Which body system eliminates nitrogenous waste and maintains acid-base balance?

• Digestive

• Endocrine

• Respiratory

• Urinary

Which cavity contains the heart and lungs?

• Cranial

• Thoracic

• Abdominal

• Pelvic

The structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity is the:

• Stomach

• Diaphragm

• Rib cage

• Peritoneum

Which directional term means “toward the midline”?

• Lateral

• Distal

• Medial

• Superior

Which plane divides the body into right and left halves?

• Frontal

• Transverse

• Sagittal

• Coronal

Which organ system is responsible for transporting nutrients, waste, and gases?

• Lymphatic

• Circulatory

• Respiratory

• Digestive

Which system regulates body temperature and protects deeper tissues?

• Skeletal

• Endocrine

• Integumentary

• Nervous

Which term describes the back side of the body?

• Anterior

• Posterior

• Inferior

• Proximal

Which part of the neuron receives incoming signals?

• Axon

• Dendrite

• Myelin

• Soma